The turbine was synched first time after the upgradtion of MarkV to MarkVIe control system. The turbine was running on Droop mode. It was decided to check the ISO mode and turbine was put on ISO mode. Number of things happened when the ISO command was given.
1. Turbine did not go into the ISO...
I want to discuss the how synchronization in done MarkV and MarkVIe. I am not expert in this as I am going to read this first time in DETAIL. Please be patient if I am wrong anywhere.
MarkV
In MarkV three relays are used for Auto/Manual synchronization. These relays reside on TCTG card...
We are in the process of installing MarkVIe to our one turbine. The Exciter control system is also being upgraded to EX2100e. We have installed the new panels and are able to run the turbine till FSNL. As soon as the synch is initiated the lockout relay actuates and turbine trips (L86TGT causes...